Bankruptcy Lawyers

Whether you are ready to file for bankruptcy, or are still trying to figure out if it's your best option, you may want some help. Bankruptcy help comes in many forms, from self-help books to bankruptcy lawyers to free online information. These articles can help you decide if you should file for bankruptcy on your own (perhaps with the help of Nolo's best-selling bankruptcy guides) or hire an attorney.

Hiring and Working With a Bankruptcy Attorney

What Are Some Good Questions To Ask a Bankruptcy Attorney?

If you are planning to hire a lawyer to help you with your bankruptcy case, you should shop around. Ask each attorney some basic questions; the answers will tell you a lot about the attorney's style and strategy.

Attorney Fees and Bankruptcy Costs

Where Is The Cheapest Place To File For Bankruptcy?

OK, it was a trick question: Although many people are looking for the cheapest place to file for bankruptcy, the filing fees are the same no matter where you file. Currently, you have to pay a filing fee of $299 to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case and $274 to file under Chapter 13.
How Do Bankruptcy Lawyers Get Paid?

Most debtors who file for bankruptcy don’t have a lot of money to pay for an attorney. For this reason, many people wonder how bankruptcy lawyers get paid. In general, how a bankruptcy attorney gets paid depends on whether you are filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Read on to learn more
What Can I Do If I Can't Afford a Bankruptcy Lawyer?

If you can’t afford to pay a bankruptcy attorney, you might be able to: file your case without an attorney get help from a legal aid society or other free legal clinic in your area, or find an attorney who will take your case pro bono (free of charge). To learn more about filing for bankruptcy without
Typical Attorney Fees in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

While the average bankruptcy lawyer charges between $1,200 and $1,500 for Chapter 7 bankruptcy services, attorney fees can vary significantly. The actual cost you pay an attorney to prepare your bankruptcy depends on three primary factors: the area you live in, the complexity of your case, and the experience

Hiring a Bankruptcy Attorney Q&As

How much does it cost to file bankruptcy in Tennessee with an attorney?

How much do it cost to file bankruptcy in Tennessee with an attorney?
How much will it cost to file bankruptcy in Georgia with a lawyer?

How much will it cost to file bankruptcy in Georgia with a lawyer?
How much does it cost to file bankruptcy in Missouri with a lawyer?

The fee to file a bankruptcy case is the same throughout the United States, including in Missouri. Bankruptcy fees are set by federal law, so they don't vary by state. To file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you must pay a filing fee of $335. For Chapter 13 cases, the fee is $310.
What is the cost of filing bankruptcy in Ohio with legal representation?

The filing fees for bankruptcy are the same in every state, including Ohio: $335 to file under Chapter 7, and $310 to file under Chapter 13.

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